Foods that Heal: ThriveWell Dinner Series, Vol. IV
| Date: | Thu, Sep 3, 2026 |
| Time | 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM |
| Venue: | Pharm Table 611 S Presa St Suite 106, San Antonio, TX 78210 |
This one-of-a-kind five-course dinner event highlights the power and flavor of anti-inflammatory foods, blending culinary artistry with wellness. From the very first course to the last, every bite is designed to nourish, inspire, and truly WOW you.
To elevate the culinary experience, each course is thoughtfully paired with award-winning wines from Bending Branch Winery, known for its bold, innovative approach to wine making. Founded by Bob Young, MD, Bending Branch has become a Texas Hill Country standout, acclaimed for its commitment to sustainable practices and groundbreaking use of techniques like cryo-maceration and flash détente. Dr. Young's passion for both science and wine makes this collaboration especially meaningful as we explore the synergy between food, health, and wellness.
Beyond the delicious food and wine, guests will engage in an intimate discussion with Chef Elizabeth Johnson, Dr. Michael Wargovich, and Dr. Bob Young. Together, they will share insights into the anti-inflammatory properties of the featured ingredients, the role of nutrition in long-term wellness, and the artistry of pairing fine wines with health-driven cuisine.
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Welcome
Golden Watermelon Agua Fresca
Yellow watermelon, ginger, lime, turmeric and sparkling kombucha
Wellness focus: hydration, vitamin C and antioxidant-rich turmeric
Wine pairing: 2024 Bending Branch Sparkling Picpoul Blanc, Camledge Vineyard
Amuse: Turmeric Ginger Meal Starter
Lime juice, mesquite honey, turmeric pickled ginger, compressed sweet potato, garden herb
Second: The Golden Harvest
Heirloom Tomato and Persimmon Chaat
Golden heirloom tomatoes, early persimmon, cucumber, cilantro, toasted cumin, coriander, lime, bib lettuce leaf, popped amaranth
Wellness focus: beta-carotene, lycopene, vitamin C and plant polyphenols
Wine pairing: 2024 Bending Branch Petit Manseng, Friesen Vineyards
Third: Sun and Soil
Charred Orange Pepper and Summer Squash Bisque
Fire-roasted orange sweet peppers, yellow summer squash, cooling turmeric coconut milk, pumpkin seed crumble
Wellness focus: beta-carotene, vitamin C, curcumin and nourishing plant fats
Wine pairing: 2025 Bending Branch Sparkling Rosé of Cabernet Sauvignon, Y Knot Vineyards
Fourth: Earth and Fire
Slow Braised Tannat Short Ribs
1836 Heartbrand angus short ribs, fire roasted eggplant, kabocha squash, turmeric pepita gremolata
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Tannat Marinated Cauliflower Steak
Turmeric black pepper braise, fire roasted eggplant, kabocha squash, turmeric pepita gremolata
Wellness focus: the nutritional synergy of turmeric and black pepper with the anti-inflammatory anthocyanins/ polyphenols of Tannat
Wine pairing: 2022 Bending Branch Tannat, Tallent Vineyards
Fifth: Texas Sunset
Persimmon, Peach and Fig
Persimmon-peach mesquite sorbet, roasted figs, coconut-saffron cream, pecan-pepita crumble, orange blossom water, pink peppercorn
Wellness focus: carotenoids, fiber, vitamin C and polyphenols of each of these fruits and mesquite
Wine pairing: Bending Branch 2020 Tannat Port-Style, Newsom Vineyards